Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15
M'sIs|he EEstts 2ress.
CITY AND VICINITY.


1 which is several days later than the
average date
1t is rumored that the Delaware and
Hudson company contemplates the cree
ton of 400 room hotel upon Bluff Point,
Lake Champlan.
The Pittsburgh Republican says
"Burlington's electric lights are plainly
visible from the upiands of Clinton coun-
ty, distance of 90 miles"
1t is stated that according to the records
the business done in the postoflice the past
month is the largest for any single month
in the history of the postof1ice.
Residents near the corner of Archibald
street and Interval avenue have been
greatly troubled during the past few days
by the flooding of their cellars.
L. Stewart of Essex was arragned be
fore Justice j. w. Russell Saturday on
the charge of intoxcation. He pleaded
guilty and was fined S. and costs. The
second offence comes higher.
An entertaining piano recital was given
by Mrs. F.W. Burritt and her pupils Satur-
day afternoon, at 1873 King street. Those
who were present say that it was very
CTeulUdDle anu
The family of James Hinnigan, consist
ing of himself wife and daughter, living
in the north part of the city, narrowly
escaped death the other night by asphyXia-
ton from gas escaping from coal stove.
A large gang of men are at present en-
ployed on the annual spring repairs on the
steamers Vermont and Williams at the
harbor The Williams will be all ready
to resume her trips as soon as the ice goes
out.
Chittenden county will not be alone in
having a short session of County Court
At the opening of Franklin County Court
at st. Adams, this week, Judge Ross pre-
siding, but five unimportant cases were
set for trial.
johnson Bros, firm recently establish
ed in this city, have purchased of Mr.. l..
A. Walker the granite department of his
business, and will continue to do all kinds
of granite work at the shops formerly oc-
cupied by Mr.. Walker.
Lake Champlain continues to boom as a
summer resort. Mr. and Mrs. Wetmore
have taken the cottage on the Nash farm
in Shelburn for the summer and Dr.. w.
S. Webb is adding to it and putting it in
first class condition. Mr.. w. b. Wetmore
is a cousin of Gov. Peabody Wetmore of
Rhode Island
C. r. Drew, Moses Murray and f. A.
Isham have been requested to hand in their
designations and it is understood that their
terms will expire May /. May 10, and May
81. 1t is understood that Mr.. Murray has
obtained over 100 signatures to petition
requesting that he be retained.
Patrick Dwyer, the well-known hack
man of this city, has transported within
one year 1888 passengers. For each of the
three months July, August and Septem
Der, the number was over 1000, the highest
being in July when 1909 were carried
The smallest number was in February
when but 391 were carried.
The annual meetings of the Washing
ton Lodge, and Burlington chapter, couu
Gil and commandery will be held on the
first, second third and fourth Wednes
days in May respectively. The annua
meetings of the State Masonic Lodges viii
be held in this city the second week il
June, from the 9TH to the 10th inclusive.
In the City Court Thursday John Reyf
was arragned on the charge of intoXica
ton, this being second offence and tn
first case of the kind under the new law
He pleaded guilty and was fined $40 an,
costs, amounting in all to Sl70l. A thir,
offence will entail fine and imprison
ment of one month in the House of Cor
rection
The Burlington Yacht club are in entir
accord with the Champlain Yacht club
but they will maintain their organization
and hold number of regattas the comm
season. Several new yachts will be adde
to their fleet and one that of Alvaro Adsit
will be ready to launch as soon as the lax
opens.
q, About 2:30 Sunday afternoon Their
were two distinct shocks of earthquake
The first was light, but the second was S
heavy that many supposed terrific e,
plosion had occurred in the vclnit!
Doors and windows ratified, and man
residents were so terrified that they IA
into the street.
A telegram was sent from this city
day or two since to a gentleman in Esse
Junction which was intended to Ieat
"Have Frank LABEL at station at o'cloc
train" but when the recipient received
it had been changed into "Have trun
packed at station at O'Clock train," wit
only the initials attacked instead OF tt
full name as had been originally writer
The freshman class of the Universit
held class meeting Tuesday, and d
cided to thoroughly equip base ba
team. A subscription paper was immed
ately started for this purpose. 1t is u
derstood that at this time money is beir
raised for the support of the Universe
nine, and it is feared by some that tn
action on the part of the freshmen mi
prove great detriment to the Universe
team.
A Mrs. Flynn who was on her way fro
Ireland to her husband now at Underhi
was the guest of the Van Ness Hou
Friday night. Early Saturday mornil
gas was discovered to be coming from h
room and failing to arouse her, the mig
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